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Public holidays in South Africa in 2026

South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.

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2026 public holiday dates in South Africa

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
21 March 2026SaturdayweekendHuman Rights Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayFamily Day
27 April 2026MondayFreedom Day
1 May 2026FridayWorkers' Day
16 June 2026TuesdayYouth Day
9 August 2026SundayweekendNational Women's Day
10 August 2026MondayPublic Holiday
24 September 2026ThursdayHeritage Day
16 December 2026WednesdayDay of Reconciliation
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendDay of Goodwill

Long weekends in South Africa in 2026

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.

Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilFamily Day: Mon 6 AprilFreedom Day: Mon 27 AprilWorkers' Day: Fri 1 MayPublic Holiday: Mon 10 AugustChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026

Human Rights Day: Saturday 21 March 2026National Women's Day: Sunday 9 August 2026Day of Goodwill: Saturday 26 December 2026

Other years

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